Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Update Released

Nintendo has had a busy day today. The Nintendo direct earlier revealed major news on ARMS and Splatoon 2. Now the company has released the first Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Update on Nintendo Switch. The update brings plenty of small improvements. You can see the full list of enhancements below.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Patch Notes

Opponents’ names are displayed in the rear view mirror view in online matches.

Invincibility period after a spin-out or crash is longer in online matches.

Up to two players can spectate a friend group while they wait to join.

“Worldwide” and “Regional” modes add players to Mirror and 200cc matches less often.

Can now properly create a friend lobby when you have 100 or more friends.

Inkling Girl’s animation has been adjusted.

Starting positions in online races now properly reflect the order in which players join.